Join host Dan Woods, on a journey to some of Southern California?s most renowned restoration and build facilities. Also available: Season 5 - A 1953 Chevy Pick Up and a 1970 Plymouth Cuda. Season 6 - A 1969 Yenko Tribute...

This is a revised and updated edition of one of the bestselling paint handbooks in the industry. It includes current information on HVLP paint guns and equipment and waterborne paint technology. It also has sections on hammer and dolly, paintless dentr emoval, patching panels, spray guns and compressors, paint prep, shooting paint, color sanding, plastic bumper repair, and custom paint tips and tricks. 8.5" x 10-7/8".

When it comes to bodywork and painting, one aspect that?s overlooked is proper metal preparation. However, there?s more to a great paint job than sanding and shooting. Without proper metal preparation, the paint finish can...

If you?re interested in learning how camshafts work, then this is the book for you. There?s a science to their design, and a method to installing them for the greatest benefit. This book provides advice on how to find optimum timing for maximum power,a nd will help readers to choose the right camshaft for their individual application. 8" x 10".

A book written for the home restorer who, until now, lacked the confidence to tackle bodywork. With specially devised techniques which don't rely on workshop plant, this work spans the gap between professional and amateur....

Arguably the only book dedicated exclusively to muscle car brake performance, veteran author Todd Ryden shows readers how to select brake systems for various applications and different budgets. The book covers system design,...

Most metals, including steel, cast iron, and aluminum can be powder coated. With powder coating, these parts look brilliant and don?t rust or corrode. Powder coating is an attractive, tough, and resilient finish that is...

This practical guide walks you through the process of modifying and tuning modern electronic fuel injection systems. Presenting plenty of foundational information, you?re taken on a journey that includes wiring, fuel systems, sensors, and different typ es of ignition systems?all geared towards building a basic understanding of fuel injection systems. The book also covers configuring a stand-alone engine management system and tuning for maximum power and drivability, and much more. 8-1/2" x 10-7/8".

A great deal of time, effort, and money can be invested in raising the horsepower level, thus increasing the speed potential, and very little invested in bringing all of that power under control in the form of an upgraded...

Of the five generations of Corvettes, the C3 or "shark" models are among the most popular with do-it-yourselfers. Produced from 1968 all the way up to 1982, most C3 Corvettes haven't reached the collector status (and inflated...

It was a driver's dream: Along with the full factory warranty, your car came with a guarantee of 11.5-second quarter-mile times. It was also Joel Rosen's dream, and in 1964, he set out to make it a reality. First he built...

The efficient flow of air through an engine is instrumental for producing maximum power. Former Hot Rod magazine editor and founder of Westech Performance Group John Baechtel explains airflow dynamics through an engine in...

Welding is an art and skill that's essential for automotive fabrication, repair, and vehicle upgrades. It is also an important skill for countless household projects and industries. Some books show basic welding techniques...

Everyone claims to be an expert at automotive detailing. How much do they really know? Are they really taking car of your car the way they should? The answer to these questions and more are in this book. Includes: Proper...

Insanely popular on the street, successful in all forms of competition, and a perennial best seller, over the past half-century the Camaro has cemented its status as an icon. The Camaro did go on hiatus for an 8-year period,...

This is a Camaro book like no other. The Complete Book of Camaro covers the entire production history of Chevrolet's iconic pony car, from the original concept car, code-named Panther, to the latest and greatest fifth-generation sensation. The Complete Book of Camaro showcases in photos, text, and technical specifications every model since 1967. If Chevrolet built it, it is here. This lavishly illustrated book details all five generations of the Camaro?s production run: the original models de veloped to fight the Mustang in the pony car wars of the late 1960s; the second-generation cars that became icons of American automotive styling in the 1970s; the third-gen cars that helped to lead the muscle car renaissance of the 1980s; the refined four th-generation models that continued to demonstrate GM?s engineering prowess through the 1990s; and finally, the blockbuster new fifth-generation Camaro that has taken the world by storm. In addition to the production vehicles, prototypes, show c ars, anniversary editions, and pace cars are all covered. With extensive details, specifications, hundreds of photographs, and a trick book cover featuring an RS-model headlight door that slides open when the book is opened, The Complete Book of Camaro is the ultimate resource on Chevrolet's legendary pony car. Hardcover, 288 pages, 11-1/4" x 10", 445 color photos.

This manual covers how to select and install the correct turbo for big or small horsepower gains, turbo design, sizing and matching. Improve the performance of your vehicle by simply getting the right information. Great book...

Everything you always wanted to know about wiring and more is covered in this manual. Whether it's a restoration project, race car, or street rod, don't be intimidated, wire it yourself. Learn about basic electrical theory,...

Excellent handbook detailing all common and not so common techniques of welding. Oxyacetylene welding and cutting, brazing and soldering. Also includes how to weld stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium and titanium. ...

Excellent handbook detailing all common and not so common techniques of welding. Oxyacetylene welding and cutting, brazing and soldering. Also includes how to weld stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium and titanium. ...

Watch nine of the most popular differential rebuilds all in one DVD! Covered in detail is disassembly, inspection and the setup procedures for achieving a good pattern. You?ll learn the different set up techniques for each...

This book goes in-depth on the combustion basics of fuel injection as well as benefits and limitations of standalone. Covers setups and calibration, creating VE tables, creating timing maps, auxiliary output controls and...

This informative and fully illustrated guide to the science of engine airflow includes basic discussion on the chemistry of airflow and fuel, testing individual components such as cylinder heads, carbs and throttle bodies, how to test an engine on a fl ow bench, how to analyze the numbers and how to apply to performance modifications. Softbound, 8-1/2" x 10-7/8", 192 pages

How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis & Suspension is a comprehensive guide to help you hook up. Inside you'll find detailed information and photos on basic chassis design, how to set ride height, tubing construction,...

Many racers, rodders and restorers underestimate the importance of hardware, all of the fittings, fasteners, nuts, bolts and lines that hold a vehicle and its components together and make it run at peak performance. High...

All the parts within any engine are designed and engineered using the appropriate mathematics to function efficiently and be durable. When discussing high performance automotive engines, a specific set of math formulas are...

Build an ignition system that delivers maximum power with expert advice from an experienced race engine builder! There is a bewildering choice of expensive aftermarket parts, and all claim to deliver more power. This book cuts through the myt h and hyperbole to show what really works, so that readers can build an excellent system without wasting money on parts and systems that don't deliver. Ignition timing and advance curves for modified engines is another minefield for the inexperienced, but this book shows readers how experts optimize ignition timing for high performance. Softbound, 8" x 10", 64 pages, 80 color photos.

Turbochargers are incredibly appealing to performance enthusiasts because of their ability to add "free" horsepower - and lots of it - to almost any engine or vehicle. Today, it seems easier than ever for the average...

This book covers everything you need to know about these engines, including the notoriously difficult processes of engine removal and installation, guides to simple engine bolt ons, electronic controls for the generation III...

In 1997, the LS1-powered Corvette hit the streets. At the time, the new LS1 garnered much fanfare, but in reality, its release marked a seismic advance in V-8 engine technology that ushered in a new era of performance. The...

For the past 20 years, veteran automotive journalist Jerry Heasley has been documenting the rediscovery of rare muscle cars in barns, garages, fields, and the most unexpected places. These stories have appeared in Muscle Car...

Today's technology makes it possible for racers to repair and construct their own body panels with the aid of this informative guide. Coverage includes FRP materials, fibers and fiber forms, resins, jelcoats, advanced...

Cataloging all 1968 to 2001 small block Chevy engines, this manual includes more than 25,000 part numbers, specs, dates and technical details on engine blocks, heads, valves, crankshafts, camshafts, pistons, manifolds,...

American automobiles have been around since the early 1900s, but in the 50s, 60s, and 70s they became part of American culture, and they gave America an identity. In this DVD with the help of Dennis Gage you will take a look...

A few words from Arron Johnson: My 'Power Building Video Series? will teach you how to get a combination of carefully matched, properly tuned, horsepower pumping parts that all work together to turn your ride into a mean...

Porting heads is an art and science. It takes a craftsman's touch to shape the surfaces of the head for the optimal flow characteristics and the best performance. Porting demands the right tools, skills, and application of...

Join host Dan Woods, on a journey to some of Southern California?s most renowned restoration and build facilities. Also available: Season 4 - A 1964 Impala and a Bricklin SV-1. Season 5 - A 1953 Chevy Pick Up and a 1970...

Proven methods for increasing horsepower in any engine. High-performance street and race engine builders are always looking for the latest techniques and combination of parts to build a better, stronger, more powerful...

Fiberglass and composite parts are commonly used in many collector cars, hot rods, Corvettes, and even late-model vehicles. Body panels, interior components, and engine parts are fabricated from fiberglass and composite...

With the increasing popularity of GM's LS-series engine family, many enthusiasts are ready to rebuild. How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines is the first book of its kind to help you rebuild your GM LS-series engine. It...

Completely updated guide to understanding automotive ignition systems, from old-school points and condensers to modern computer-controlled distributorless systems, and from bone-stock systems to highly modified. This book...

Having only one airbrushing technique is like driving on only one road; it limits the places you can go. This book by famed custom painter JoAnn Bortles gives you the airbrushing tools to take your art just about anywhere. Taking up where she left off in her best-selling How to Master Airbrush Painting Techniques, Bortles outlines a full range of techniques and their applications. Her straightforward, clearly illustrated directions show you how to airbrush everything from backgrounds and murals to an imal subjects and delicate human features on virtually any surface. Designing, drawing, painting from photographs; portraying natural and man-made landscapes; manipulating light and dark; painting airplanes, cars, and trucks; depicting birds and reptiles, animals and people in stylized and realistic ways: These are among the many techniques Bortles explains in direct, easy-to-follow terms. Her book is an ideal guide for airbrush painters seeking to expand their skills, and for readers of Bortles? earlier book who are hungry for more. Paperback, 176 pages, 8-1/4" x 10-5/8".

How to Paint Your Car reveals the techniques, tricks, and technology behind automotive painting through 400 color photos, clear captions, detailed text, and step-by-step how-to sequences. You?ll learn the latest information about paint chemistry, waterborne paints, spray guns, body fillers, surface prep, site prep, as well as respirators and other safety gear that every automotive painter must know. With step-by-step detail, you?ll learn how to properly prepare your car for paint work, including minor bodywork, surface preparation, rust removal, masking, priming and final coating. How to Paint Your Car also includes information about custom touches and effects as well as how to care for your paint after application, including information on buffing compounds, waxes, and other care products. Everything you need to know to feel comfortable and confident in undertaking your own paint project, whether a touch-up job or a complete respray, is coveredin How to Paint Your Car. 8-1/4" x 10-5/8", Softbound, 192 pages.

Car designer Thom Taylor goes back to the drawing board with all-new illustrations on such topics as the use of computers in design today. Taylor begins with advice on selecting the proper tools and equipment, then moves on to perspective and proportion; light, shadow, reflection, color and even interiors. 8-1/4" x 10-5/8", 144 pages, 140 color, 100 black and white photos.

Automotive wiring is a primary skill required for proper completion and safe operation of any custom build, whether it is a traditional custom, hot rod, or classic daily driver. While restorers typically have the option of buying a new or reproduction wiring harness, custom enthusiasts often have few options except to figure out how to do it themselves. This book guides builders through every step from determining what components they need, to selecting wire type and gauge, methods of connection, and o ther considerations. The book includes numerous charts showing typical configurations and suggested installations. A troubleshooting section lends a hand in tracking down the inevitable problems that can arise. Paperback, 144 pages, 8-1/4" x 10-5/8".

The electronic control unit and other electronic controls are connected to every major system of a car built within the past 15 years, yet when there is a problem or an error code, many enthusiasts do not know how to go about...

GM LS Series engines are some of the most powerful, versatile, and popular V-8 engines ever produced. GM LS series engines deliver exceptional torque and abundant horsepower, they are in ample supply, and a massive range of...

The Chevy big-block has been installed in millions of cars and trucks over the past 50 years, including Camaros, Chevelles, Corvettes, Impalas, and a multitude of trucks. Extracting maximum performance has been the pursuit of...

Often, wiring and electrical work intimidates automotive do-it-yourselfers the most. It's not mechanical, and therefore, it's unfamiliar territory. Electrons are invisible, and they can do unpredictable things in an untrained...

Author Mike Mueller chronicles the rich and turbulent history of one of America?s favorite Pony Cars. Trace the Camaro?s history from its humble beginnings, through the height of its popularity early on, its decline in the...

Join host Dan Woods, on a journey to some of Southern California?s most renowned restoration and build facilities. Also available: Season 4 - A 1964 Impala and a Bricklin SV-1. Season 6 - A 1969 Yenko Tribute and a 1940...

Whether you have an SS, Z/28, Rally Sport, Type LT, Sport Coupe, or Berlinetta, The Definitive Camaro Guide: 1970-1/2-1981 showcases the various cosmetic, interior, powertrain, and chassis changes that occurred on all models...

Inside, it?s personal. The interior--perhaps more than any other aspect of a vehicle--lends itself to customization, to the expression of a character, a desire, a conviction. The question is, how far to go? How different, how comfortable, how functional, how wild? Whatever the answer might be, this book will help you get there. With images of an incredible assortment of custom interiors - from the ultimate in luxury to the totally high-tech, from race-inspired minimalism to retro hot rod styling, from suede to tuck 'n' roll, inlaid wood to engine-turned metal--Automotive Custom Interiors gives you the means to make your dream interior a reality. The book covers every aspect of design--seat and upholstery, dashboards and gauges, door panels and armrests, consoles, steering wheels, pedals, shifters, knobs and hardware, floor coverings and headliners, audio and high-tech accessories, and cargo areas and trunks. With hundreds of color photos and thorough descriptions of a wide variety of parts and ac cessories, this is the ultimate resource for anyone contemplating a custom interior. Paperback, 160 pages, 8-1/4" x 10-5/8".

All too often, when an enthusiast builds a high-performance engine, swaps a more powerful engine into a car, or mounts sticky tires, the driveline components simply can't handle the added torque and fail. In addition,...

This 5 DVD set is over 10 hours of highly detailed information on how to build your own big cubic inch stroker engine in your own garage! Similar to the "Engine Building" DVD, except this set covers the build of more serious, high-performance street and strip engines, including how to build various types and sizes of strokers. You'll be taken through a side by side build of two street/strip engines, including a large cubic inch small block stroker, using all high performance aftermarket components suit able for hot street and weekend racing. You'll see how to fully prep and clearance the block, the performance machining process, the fitting of all the high performance internal components, hand filing rings, checking piston to valve clearance, rollercams and lifters, how to degree a cam, specialized performance gaskets, high flow aluminum heads and all the components that go in them, port matching, setting up the valve train geometery, and much much more! There simply isn't a video out there as detailed as this one!